Job summaryJob Title: Procurement AssistantGrade: 3Hours: 37.5 per weekDo you thrive in a fast-moving environment, whilst maintaining a high level of customer service? If so, due to internal promotion we have an opportunity for you to join our procurement team at Dorset County Hospital where you will support coordinate the day-to-day purchase to pay (P2P) activity to ensure goods and services are available for use in patient care.Main duties of the jobYou will:be passionate about getting value for moneypromote the delivery of a high-quality customer focussed serviceencourage and drive continuous improvement.be comfortable learning and using new systemsYou have:exceptional communication and people skillsthe ability to work using your own initiativeexperience in data analysisAbout usWe are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We would welcome applications from people in groups which are under-represented in our organisation.For further information please contact on 01305 254117 or email louise.brereton@dchft.nhs.ukInterviews: 28th June 2024Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPatient care is at the heart of what we do, and we can offer you an exciting and varied role in a team who support each other to ensure the right product is in the right place at the right time. We work hard to develop strong customer and supplier relationships and are passionate about getting value for money.Person SpecificationEducation, Qualifications & TrainingDesirableGood basic education to GCSE standard or equivalentRelevant trainingExperienceEssentialPrevious experience of busy officeDealing with customers at all levelsDesirableExperience of Microsoft Word, Excel & OutlookSkills & AbilitiesEssentialEffective communication skills displaying tactTeam playerAbility to prioritise work load, working under pressure, to deadlinesA proven track record of excellent attention to detailDesirableSelf-motivated with the ability to work using own initiative with no direct supervisionDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Employer detailsEmployer nameDorset County Hospital NHS Foundation TrustAddressDorset County HospitalWilliams AvenueDorchesterDT1 2JYEmployer's websitehttps://www.dchft.nhs.uk/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)